The Lions Binkert Hiking Trail, Lions Bay along Howe Sound, BC

Clay Gomez from West Van writes:

It's been a few years since I hiked up to the Lions so decided to try it today. The trail was very difficult, especially after crossing Harvey Creek, about 15 minutes later is a large section of trees that have fallen down. The trail is difficult to follow and you have to climb up and over many trees and through the mud which is very tiring. Then the last section is open with no trees and you go up the rocks but it was so cloudy that I couldn't see anything around me.

I followed the instructions on the site to go early because of parking and it was good that I did because there were not many spots. However, I think the sun might have come out and maybe there was a view a couple of hours after I went back down.

Posted: August 30, 2008 05:38:52 PM PST

Alice Crawford from currently - Vancouver writes:

just hiked the trail on Saturday Aug 9th, 2008 - quite wet - clear on the north side - socked in completely on the south side of the ridge - small section of the trail has been obstructed by a debris slide (trees and rock) on the section between Harvey creek and the first part of the accent to the ridge before the first plateau (viewpoint to Harvey Mtn.) Trail markers become difficult to find thru this section. Started at 7:45am arrived at peak approx 2pm - back to parkinglot at 7pm - stopped frequently.
Trail is not too difficult (basically lots of uphill walking, some climbing over fallen trees and such) with the exception of the last part up the rocky peak - that I would say is not difficult if you don't freak yourself out - and definitely DO NOT LET GO - there are no second chances. You slip and that would be it for you. Lastly I would say that I IMAGINE the view to be phenomenal - except we were so socked in by clouds that the East Lion was not even visible, much less the rest of the "spectacular" view :( oh well, guess I have an excuse to do the hike again until I get that picture! Super sore thighs today - but worth every ugh ugh ugh! - highly recommend it to anyone who has the will.....do it!

Posted: August 11, 2008 11:24:29 AM PST